EVIO Inc. (âEVIOâ or
the âCompanyâ), (EVIO), a leading provider
of cannabis testing and scientific research for the regulated
cannabis industry, announced that EVIO Canadaâs Keystone Labs in
Edmonton is ready to prosper and service the Canadian cannabis
legalization market. According to cannabis research firm ArcView,
legal cannabis sales across North America have increased by 33% in
2017 and forecast to grow by an average of 28% per year through
2021, leading to nearly $25 billion in annual sales. Since
legalization in Canada on October 17, 2018 many legal retail
outlets across Canada have reported selling out of stock and
Licensed Producers are struggling to replenish supplies.

Canada is showing strong sales, as reported by
Deloitteâs market report, stating the Canadian market will be worth
at least USD 5 Billion per year in sales to start.

On the heels of the recent announcement of
Keystone Labs investing in significant expansion of the lab and
equipment upgrades, this will increase testing volumes, resulting
in enhanced operating productivity and revenue growth. âWe
anticipate testing 20 cannabis samples per day following Health
Canadaâs requirements by spring 2019. The goal will be to test 40
samples per day by the end of 2019. Keystone Labs plans to
duplicate equipment and add additional technical staff to meet
ongoing growth,â stated Jodi McDonald of EVIO Canadaâs Keystone
Labs.

Health Canada has recently increased the
requirements for stringent pesticides testing. On January 2, 2019,
licensed producers and processors will be required to use third
party analysis to confirm the absence of 96 pesticides in all
cannabis products. Keystone Labs will meet the Canadian industry
demand with new specialized equipment.

EVIO Canada acquired a 50% stake of Keystone Labs
in May 2018.

About EVIO Inc.

EVIO Inc. is a leading provider of cannabis
testing and scientific research for the regulated cannabis
industry. The Companyâs EVIO Labs division operates coast-to-coast
providing state-mandated ancillary services to ensure the safety
and quality of the nation's cannabis supply. The Companyâs EVIO
Biosciences Division is dedicated to the scientific, medical, and
psychosocial exploration of clinical cannabis, cannabinoids, and
the endocannabinoid system.

For more information, visit www.eviolabs.com.

About Keystone Labs

Keystone Labs Inc., located in Edmonton, Alberta,
is a privately held Heath Canada accredited testing facility with a
GMP establishment license. Keystone offers a full array of
analytical and microbiological testing services for pharmaceutical,
biotechnology, medical device, nutraceutical, medical cannabis and
related industries.

For more information, visit https://keystonelabs.ca/.

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